gun dog
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gun dog
n.
A dog trained or bred to assist hunters, as in flushing or retrieving game.
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gun dog
n
1. (Hunting) a dog trained to work with a hunter or gamekeeper, esp in retrieving, pointing at, or flushing game
2. (Hunting) a dog belonging to any breed adapted to these activities
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gun′ dog`
or gun′dog`,
n.
a dog trained to help a hunter, as by pointing or retrieving game.
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| Noun | 1. |  gun dog - a dog trained to work with sportsmen when they hunt with gunshunting dog - a dog used in hunting game bird dog - a gun dog trained to locate or retrieve birds water dog - a dog accustomed to water and usually trained to retrieve waterfowl retriever - a dog with heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to retrieve game Spanish pointer, pointer - a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game setter - a long-haired dog formerly trained to crouch on finding game but now to point spaniel - any of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears wire-haired pointing griffon, griffon - breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France |
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